Incident Overview
During an attempted landing, the pilot executed a go-around after the first approach placed the aircraft too high on final. On the second approach, the aircraft was traveling at an excessive speed, resulting in a prolonged float before touchdown. Upon landing, the aircraft bounced and then impacted the runway in a nose-down attitude.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that the first approach was aborted because the aircraft was too high on the final approach path. After initiating a go-around, the pilot set up for a second approach. During this attempt, the aircraft's speed was too fast, causing it to float for an extended period prior to touchdown. The landing was characterized by a bounce, followed by the aircraft contacting the runway with the nose down.
Damage Assessment
As a result of the impact, the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft then skidded to a stop on the runway. The forces involved also caused buckling of the firewall and forward cabin area.
Findings
No probable cause was stated in the source.